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Judge Recuses from Elon Musk's X Corp. Lawsuit Against Advertisers

Aug 13, 2024, 05:27 PM

Judge Reed O'Connor has recused himself from the antitrust lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corp. against a coalition of advertisers. The case, which alleges illegal boycotting of Musk's social media platform, has been reassigned to Judge James Kinkeade, a George W. Bush appointee. This decision follows a report by NPR highlighting O'Connor's investment in Tesla, raising potential conflict of interest concerns. The lawsuit is part of ongoing legal battles involving Musk and his companies.